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<b><span style="color:#222222">The deadline to submit presentation proposals for the Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference is fast approaching! The submission deadline is Monday, September 23<sup>rd</sup>.</span></b><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><u><span style="color:#222222">A note from the chair:</span></u></i></b><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>Today I’m reaching out to you, the incredible members of our e-resources community, to encourage you to submit a session or short talk proposal for the E-Resources & Libraries 2020 Conference. Details about how to submit are available online here.<br>
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I encourage everyone who has something to share to submit a proposal, whether you’re an early career professional or a seasoned long-time attendee, a public librarian or an academic librarian. We have a lot to learn from each other and while it can be intimidating
to contemplate presenting to your colleagues, ER&L is a supportive and welcoming environment to do your first or your fiftieth conference presentation. I remember my first ER&L presentation - it was nerve-wracking and exciting; I prepped and practiced for
weeks beforehand. I was so nervous at the start of my session that I was sweating (looking back on it, I like to think I was glistening with enthusiasm!), but by the time I finished and responded to audience questions, I was relaxed and encouraged. My colleagues
in the audience asked relevant, challenging questions in response to my talk, and it gave me the confidence to become a better speaker and move forward in my career.<br>
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ER&L is an opportunity for us to shape our community and our future, to influence and inspire, to lead and to learn. Please consider sharing your skills and experiences with us by submitting a conference proposal for 2020.</i><br>
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-- <b>Jennifer </b></span><span class="il"><b><span style="color:#222222">Bazeley</span></b></span><b><span style="color:#222222">,</span></b><span style="color:#222222"> <i>ER&L 2020 Program Chair</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u>UPCOMING DEADLINES</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:#222222">-- September 23rd<i> (Next Monday!)</i>:</span></b><span style="color:#222222"> Call for Proposals Deadline <a href="https://proposalspace.com/proposals/1049/calldetails" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">SUBMIT NOW</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:#222222">-- September 25th - October 9th: </span></b><span style="color:#222222">Community Vote <a href="https://www.electroniclibrarian.org/community-vote/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">LEARN MORE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:#222222">-- October 1st - October 31st: </span></b><span style="color:#222222">Call for Posters Open <a href="https://www.electroniclibrarian.org/speaking-opps/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">LEARN MORE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>ER&L 2020, the 15th Annual Electronic Resources and Libraries is in Austin, Texas at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center March 8-11, 2020. Housing and Early Registration are currently open. Visit <a href="http://electroniclibrarian.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155CC">electroniclibrarian.org</span></a></i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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